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J. N. Wdowski
By J. N. Wdowski
J. N. Wdowski writes with uncommon range and cohesion across genres—psychological thriller (Not For Boys, Frugal), science fiction (Ambassador Ford, Tourists for the Stars, Whom the Gods Fear, Last of The Twenty, Attached ), speculative fantasy (Sol Three ), reflective and philosophical works (A.S., Hope, For Those That Love Others), grounded human drama (Second Chance), aphoristic observation (Joe Sayings), and children’s books shaped by warmth, clarity, and moral imagination.
Wdowski’s style is cinematic yet disciplined, favoring lived realism over spectacle. Characters are fully three-dimensional—formed by history, loyalty, regret, love, and consequence—never symbolic stand-ins. Dialogue carries subtext and tension; world-building serves character rather than overwhelming it. Themes emerge organically, inviting reflection without instruction.
Stylistically, Wdowski recalls Elmore Leonard for natural dialogue, Graham Greene for moral ambiguity, Ursula K. Le Guin for humane world-building, and Ray Bradbury for accessible yet thought-provoking storytelling—while remaining unmistakably original, emotionally grounded, and relentlessly engaging.
Readers often describe his writing as grounded and believable, psychologically aware, calm and deliberate, and cinematic in its clarity. Rather than chasing trends, Wdowski builds cohesive narrative universes designed to be fully inhabited—stories that trust the reader, respect intelligence, and linger long after the final page.
The Works of J. N. Wdowski
Short Stories:
Hope: A Psychological Drama – 4,200 words
Second Chance: The Devil’s Mercy – 4,900 words
My Name is Robert: A Robotic Tale – 6,200 words
A.S.: A Robotic Tale – 7,200 words
The Days Before Landfall: The I.E.C Susan Constant – 7,200 words
Novelettes:
Tourists For The Stars: A Light Heart Sci-Fi Adventure – 9,600 words
For Those That Love Others: A Romantic Fantasy – 10,000 words
Attached: A Dystopian Tale in a “Perfect World” – 11,800 words
Ambassador Ford: Diplomatic Mission to Kepler-1649c – 12,900 words
Frugal: A Psychological Thriller – 13, 500 words
Novellas:
Not For Boys: A Haunting in New England – 32,900 words
The Last of The Twenty: A Post-Apocalyptic Adventure – 37,200 words
Novels:
Whom the Gods Fear: The Interstellar Travels of the Y.I.S. Marco Polo (Book I) – 87,800 words
Sol Three: A Realistic Epic Fantasy Adventure for Adults – 91,800 words
Children’s Stories:
The Girl That Never Washed Her Hair – 600 words
The Boy With The Heart of A Man – 700 words
The Famous Ducks of Taipei – 700 words
Penguin at My Door – 960 words
The Wolf and The Pig – 1,200 words
Joey Longo: A Gangster’s Tale
J. N. Wdowski’s newest work in progress.
Who is J. N. Wdowski
J. N. Wdowski is a multidisciplinary author, educator, and media creator whose work spans fiction, nonfiction, academic writing, and visual storytelling. Trained in cinema, history, and education, Wdowski brings a rare blend of narrative craft, cultural insight, and intellectual rigor to every project. A longtime educator with decades of experience teaching English, writing, history, and cultural studies in the United States, Taiwan, and mainland China, Wdowski’s global perspective deeply informs the realism and psychological depth of the work CV-Academic -.
Wdowski is the author of acclaimed and wide-ranging fiction, including Not For Boys, Frugal, Ambassador Ford, Sol Three, Whom the Gods Fear, Attached, Hope, Second Chance, A.S., Tourists for the Stars, and Joe Sayings, as well as children’s books and educational texts. The writing is known for grounded world-building, morally complex characters, and themes that explore love, power, culture, technology, and human nature without ideological shortcuts.
Beyond the page, Wdowski is also a video producer and narrator, running a growing YouTube channel dedicated to original audiobooks and storytelling. Whether crafting psychological thrillers, epic speculative fiction, or intimate human dramas, Wdowski’s work consistently prioritizes authenticity, curiosity, and respect for the reader’s intelligence.

